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AR - Colonial Village

Colonial Village is a garden-style condo community just a short stroll away from sky-scraping towers of Rosslyn offering a refreshing break from busy urban life.

It is a few blocks from the Courthouse stop on the Metro Rail Orange Line.

Colonial Village was originally built during the late 1930s. However, it was redeveloped into a condo community in the 1980s when it was subdivided into three parts – Colonial Village I, Colonial Village II and Colonial Village III. Currently the total number of residences is around 640, most of which are one and two bedroom units.

According to a recent survey, the population of Colonial Village is around 2,434 with a population density significantly higher than the average population density of Arlington. Since most of the residences have one or two bedrooms, the percentage of single residents is higher than married couples or families. There is still diversity as you can find numerous young residents enjoying soccer and sunbathing while older residents peacefully enjoy gardening and the greenery.

Around 300 structures in Colonial Village are federally designated historic structures for being part of the First Federal Housing Administration-insured garden-style apartment complex built in the US. Despite the urban and historic feel, Colonial Village offers everything ranging from modern shopping centers, theaters, educational institutions and restaurants.

A nice place to shop in this suburban community is the Colonial Village Shopping Center on Wilson Boulevard. It is one of the most significant commercial buildings in the region. It is highly visited by residents of neighboring communities as well as highway travelers. With so much to offer, the cost of living in Colonial Village is still lower compared to other communities in proximity to Washington, DC.